Cosmic Wimpout

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cosmic-wimpout

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the game type?Dice game, specifically a 'press your luck' variant
2. What is the year of introduction?1976
3. How do you play Cosmic Wimpout?Roll the five custom dice and look for special combinations that give you points. After each roll, decide if you want to keep rolling for more points or stop to keep what you have.
4. Why is Cosmic Wimpout special?It uses five custom dice instead of normal six‑sided ones, and it was made for a relaxed, friendly group setting with a felt mat and optional score board.

Press Your Luck Mechanic: A game design where players risk losing accumulated progress for a chance at greater rewards.
Counterculture: A way of life and set of attitudes opposed to or at variance with the prevailing social norm.
Artifact: An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.